What Taxes Come Out of Your Annual Leave Payout?
When you leave federal service, any unused annual leave is paid out as a lump sum. For long-tenured employees, that annual leave payout can...
Tax Day: What Federal Employees and Retirees Need to Know
Tax Day has a way of clarifying things. For federal employees, especially those who have recently retired or separated from service, this...
Long-Term Care Planning: A Critical Gap in Federal Retirement Preparation
Long-term care planning is one of the most overlooked parts of retirement preparation for federal employees. Yet the odds of needing care...
Retiring Feds: Should You Downsize or Relocate?
If you’re a federal employee approaching retirement, your FERS annuity and TSP provide steady income, but your housing decisions can...
What Is VSIP? A Guide for Federal Employees
VSIP, federal employees need to understand is more than just a buzzword; it’s a significant financial decision that could shape your...
Presidents’ Day: History, Traditions, and Fun Facts
Presidents’ Day is a familiar February holiday, but its origins and meaning are often misunderstood. Officially observed on the third...
What the Fed Rate Cut Means for Federal Employees
When the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, headlines often focus on markets and inflation. But for most federal employees and retirees,...
Swipe, Spend, Stampede, It’s Black Friday
Black Friday is known as the unofficial kickoff to holiday shopping, a day when consumers line up at dawn for steep discounts and retailers...
Federal Employees, Use It or Lose It Date Approaching
As the leave year draws to a close, federal employees should pay close attention to one of the most important deadlines on the calendar:...
November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month
If you or one of your loved ones is turning 65, there’s a 70% chance you will require long-term care in the future. With rising needs and...
